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Discusses how a a spontaneous protest outside of the Stonewall Inn, a New York City bar, in 1969 started the LGBTQ rights movement in the United States.

". . . highlights the laws, opinions, and social norms that lead to discrimination of people in the LGBTQ community. It examines common elements of discrimination in the community, from bullying in schools to employment discrimination"--Provided by publisher.

"Explores the history behind discrimination and violence against members of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community, the effects of these issues on society, and ongoing efforts toward preventing intolerance against the LGBT community"--Provided by publisher.

Using primary source material, examines the history of the fight for equal human and legal rights for LGBTQ people.

Describes a topic of history often glossed over and a movement that is still working to effect change.

Provides a two volume set that contains a chronological analysis of the historical events that have identified, defined, and legally established the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Provides a two volume set that contains a chronological analysis of the historical events that have identified, defined, and legally established the rights of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities.

Traces the history of how transgender, third gender, and other varieties of gender-nonconforming individuals have functioned in various societies.

Despite a sea of change in attitudes in recent years, the LGBTQ+ community still faces much discrimination. This affirming book empowers readers to confront discrimination and offers practical guidance on navigating a sometimes hostile world where not everyone believes that LGBTQ+ people should have the same rights as everyone else. Readers who define as LGBTQ+ will find themselves encouraged, and those who do not will learn how to be supportive allies of their LGBTQ+ friends and classmates, both in and out of school. This resource includes a list of suggested questions for an expert and myths and facts about discrimination.

The author, a queer woman and former suit-and-tie wearing Mormon missionary, takes a cross-country road-trip stretching from Provo, Utah, to the Rio Grande Valley to the Bible Belt to the Deep South to seek out LGBT culture in conservative "Red States," including drag shows, political rallies, and hubs of queer life across the heartland, introducing LGBT people working for change, from the first openly transgender mayor in Texas history to the manager of the only queer night club in Bloomington, Indiana, and many more, capturing profound cultural shifts underway in unexpected places.